Figure E
Age of workers affected by increasing the federal minimum wage to $12 by 2020
Share of affected workers who are teenagers versus age 20 or older
| Share of affected workers | |
|---|---|
| Teenagers | 10.7% |
| Age 20 or older | 89.3% |
Detailed age breakdown of affected workers
| Share of affected workers | |
|---|---|
| Less than age 25 | 33.4% |
| Age 25 to 39 | 29.9% |
| Age 40 to 54 | 21.4% |
| Age 55+ | 15.3% |
Source: EPI analysis of Raise the Wage Act using Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata
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